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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Who is Dixie Freebird?

Resilient, strong,
passionate, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, and above all, she has a
heart of gold.Maybe you have seen her
on the derby track or singing the National Anthem at the Lehigh Valley
Rollergirls’ bouts, but if you don’t know her, you should.

Danielle Fryer, known as Dixie Freebird to the
roller derby community, has been a part of LVRG’s solid foundation, and we
support her in all of her business endeavors. Dixie was recently in a bad car accident when
a drunk driver hit her in the middle of the afternoon going 50 MPH and it nearly
took her life. However, through Dixie’s strength, will to survive and support
of her family and derby community, she has been recovering.

Teammate Vanilla CreamHer
stated “Danielle
Fryer is a fighter on and off the track. By day she is an entrepreneur,
fighting to keep her skate shop and fitness studio businesses alive and competitive
in a tough economy. By night she uses all her nutrition, fitness, and
skate knowledge to rip it up on the track as Dixie Freebird, aspiring LVRG
Jammer. She has a warm smile and a charming Alabama accent, but make no
mistake - she has great speed and endurance and will fly by you before you know
it. So look out!”

Dixie is one of those
rare unique people that will amaze you when you hear of all of her accomplishments.
As a Sports Dietitian, Certified Fitness Trainer, Yoga instructor, and Business
Entrepreneur, Dixie Freebird has brought all of her expertise into the derby
world and is making an impact.

In 2004, Danielle decided
to combine her expertise for fitness and nutrition and became the owner and
founder of Metamorphosis Fitness and Nutrition Studio LLC, located in Hunterdon
County, New Jersey. Metamorphosis provides sports performance fitness training
and nutrition to all levels of active individuals and athletes. Through
Metamorphosis, Dixie provides a Roller Fitness Class for women and men ages
18-69.You can find more information on
this at evolvehealthy.com.

Dixie has been a skater
with the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls for the past few seasons. LVRG Captain Wayward Stay stated that “Dixie is a positive force at
LVRG. She never hesitates to offer encouragement, advice, or just a smile. Her
strive for excellence and endless energy is an inspiration for everyone around
her.”

Her impact on the
team reaches far beyond that of a teammate. She has provided guidance on health
and nutrition and has also provided a source for the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls
to actually see, try on and touch derby equipment before purchasing it through
Free Bird Skate Supply (co-owned with her husband, Shane Fryer). Her company, Free Bird Skate Supply
(freebirdskatesupply.com), is located in Flemington, NJ and caters to the
roller derby, skateboarding and longboarding community. Located in Hunterdon County, NJ, the skate
shop offers wheels, skates, skateboards, longboards, skate accessories,
protective gear, repair parts and other items such as hoodies, tees, socks and
derby skinz.

The Lehigh Valley Rollergirls are proud to have Dixie Freebird on their team and support her fully in her recovery and in her future with Free Bird Skate Supply and Metamorphosis Fitness and Nutrition Studio.

About Me

My name is Rose Beef, head coach of the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls.
Created for the skaters by the skaters, the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls are dedicated to providing an opportunity for women athletes to achieve their maximum potential, both athletically and intellectually through the sport of roller derby. Through intensive training, competitive activities and community involvement, the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls strive to embody specific core values including hard work, motivation, perseverance, respect for cultural diversity and continuous personal development. Our members are proud to be positive role models for young people by displaying a sense of good sportsmanship, personal integrity and ethical conduct and look forward to continued growth regionally and nationally.